dacryocyst
/ˈdækrioʊsɪst/
noun
- The tear sac; the small pouch at the inner corner of the eye that collects tears and drains them into the nasal cavity.
- The doctor explained that the dacryocyst helps drain tears from the eye into the nose.
- During the exam, the optometrist gently pressed on the dacryocyst to check for blockages.
- An infection in the dacryocyst can cause swelling near the inner corner of the eye.
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